Dedication Service for all children’s workers/youth leaders
Sunday 6th September 2009 6.30 pm at St Serf’s Parish Church, Benarty
An opportunity for all involved in children’s and youth ministry in the Presbytery of Dunfermline to get together for worship, fellowship and an act of dedication for another year’s service. You are invited to stay for refreshments and fellowship after the service
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 resource ‘You are Witnesses’ will be available from Mid September may be ordered from:
English Pamphlets are £1.00Larger print English Pamphlets are £1.00Prayer cards are £1.00 for 10 A3 Posters (pack of 2) are £1.50There is £1 handling charge for orders under £10 and £2.50 handling charge for orders between £10 and £50Free postage or orders over £50.
The material may be adapted for local use
CTBI hope that local churches will be creative in the ways they mark the Week of Prayer and they would be glad to hear of what has been tried, what works and what doesn’t! Sometimes a pilgrimage around the churches is organised – on each day of the eight days in a different church, following the daily Bible readings. This permits each church to worship in its own style and offer hospitality to others. Some people organise daily prayers in their place of work. Church schools may put on services and events.
This year’s themeThis year’s material is based on that prepared for the work church by a group from ACTS. 1910 was the Edinburgh Mission Conference and there are a number of events taking place during the year to mark the centenary of this important milestone in the history of the ecumenical movement. (further details can be found at www.edinburgh2010.org/
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 reflects the themes of Christian unity and mission..Dates of EventsMost places observe the ‘Week’ in January (18th to 25th) others at Pentecost (which calls on 23 May in 2010). Locally, you may make your own decision. To allow for variation, the material only has the year on it and the days are denoted by numbers – one to eight. The resource material may be used at any time in the year
A half-day conference for all those who want their church welcome to be even better!
Meeting from 9.30am - 1pm in St.Andrew’s Erskine Church, Robertson Road you are invited to consider how you can create a welcome that helps guests to stay!
Cost of the conference is free, so send along your entire welcome group !!!
ALPHA at BEATH&COWDENBEATH NORTH CHURCH, COWDENBEATHStarts on Fri 25th Sept. and then every Friday until 4th Dec. 7pm - 9pm in the BCNC Church Hall
Alpha weekend away 6th - 8th Nov. Kincraig near Aviemore
Please check out our website for more information. www.beathandnorth.org.uk
Saturday 5th September
For further information please contact Barbara Leppard
Children and Youth Support Ministry Worker
Culross and Torryburn Church Summer Fete will be held this year on Culross Village Green on Saturday, August 15th from 12 noon until 4pm. No entry charge!
A ‘gala’ event is anticipated, with a varied selection of over thirty stalls and refreshments will be served in the marquee on the green.
Please note this event in your diary and come along with your family on the day and have a great time!
Plenty of parking spaces at both east and west car parks.
Further info is available from ahm276@aol.com
The results are in. An overwhelming 90% of you believe poverty can be eradicated. That’s great news. But what do you believe is the most important step to take towards eradicating poverty? This is what you said…24% End corrupt governments22% Make international trade rules fairer21% Improve access to education and health services14% Halt climate change8% Increase aid to poor countries5% Curb tax dodging by multinationalsTake a look at what people have been saying and add your own response; do you agree or disagree? www.christainaid.org.uk
According to a survey undertaken by St John’s College, Durham University, on behalf of CODEC (Communication in the Digital Environment), knowledge of the Bible is poor with 62% not knowing the parable of the Prodigal Son and 60% not being able to recall anything about the Good Samaritan. Over 900 people, from faith and non-faith backgrounds, were surveyed at various locations throughout England and Wales about their knowledge of the Bible.
The survey also showed that despite the success of the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 57% knew nothing about Joseph and his brothers. The researchers say their findings show that the Church and politicians can no longer make assumptions about people’s knowledge of the Bible which, in under-45s, is in decline.
Churchgoers who were surveyed also showed a lack of biblical knowledge with 72% knowing nothing about Daniel in the Lions’ Den and 57% unable to talk precisely about the Stilling of the Storm when Jesus calmed the Sea of Galilee.
However, the survey findings were not all doom and gloom: Three-quarters of respondents said they owned a Bible and 31% said the Bible was significant in their lives today. Many respondents said they still turn to the Bible for support and guidance at key moments.
The initial findings formed part of the evidence behind the Methodist Church’s decision to designate 2011 as the Year of the Bible at its annual conference in July. 2011 will be a significant year for the Bible with many projects happening through the 2011 Trust http://www.2011trust.org/) to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, which was completed in 1611.
To find out more about the research use this link
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